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Season 1, Episode 43.

In this episode, we talk about:

Our first guest - introducing DownTown Stephen Brown! (0:00), deep dive on Dryden McKay signing with the Leafs (6:31), Michael Bunting injured (16:51), discussing the Leafs playoff roster (23:52), are the Leafs ready for the Lightning? (49:20), parting words from DownTown Stephen Brown (59:43).



Recorded: Apr 25, 2022

Aired: May 6, 2022

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References:

- DownTown Stephen Brown's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DTSB_98

- DownTown Stephen Brown's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQjkptlsT0PkmjFTKGCTOJA

- Dryden McKay's stats: https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=176516

- Sportsnet article on the Leafs signing Dryden McKay: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/hobey-baker-winner-dryden-mckay-will-be-signing-with-maple-leafs/

- Dryden McKay's Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/drydenmckay/status/1516146851430424576

- List of Hobey Baker Memorial Award winners: https://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/ncaa/hobey.php

- TSN article on Michael Bunting injury: https://www.tsn.ca/michael-bunting-injury-toronto-maple-leafs-florida-panthers-1.1789874

- NHL article on the 8 Eastern Conference playoff teams making history: https://www.nhl.com/news/eight-eastern-conference-nhl-teams-get-100-points/c-333391312

- CapFriendly: https://www.capfriendly.com/

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Season 1, Episode 42.

In this episode, we talk about:

We love the new Heritage Classic jerseys + brief baseball discussion (0:00), breaking down the Detroit Red Wings' 2021-2022 season (5:21), breaking down the Seattle Kraken's 2021-2022 season (24:59), Marc-Andre Fleury wants to play next season (39:13), Arizona Coyotes 2022-23 season ticket prices (40:22), Simon Says: Alex Ovechkin's greatness (52:32).



Recorded: Apr 21, 2022

Aired: May 2, 2022

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References:

- NHL article on Detroit missing the 2022 Playoffs: https://www.nhl.com/news/detroit-red-wings-miss-playoffs-for-sixth-straight-season/c-332811376

- NHL article on Seattle missing the 2022 Playoffs: https://www.nhl.com/news/seattle-eliminated-will-not-make-stanley-cup-playoffs/c-332467402

- Marc-Andre Fleury wants to play at least one more season: https://www.nhl.com/news/minnesota-wild-marc-andre-fleury-nhl-future-status/c-333182848

- Tweet about Arizona Coyotes season ticket prices: https://twitter.com/wyshynski/status/1517206683138904066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

- Alex Ovechkin makes another NHL record: https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/alex-ovechkin-ties-nhl-record-with-ninth-career-50-goal-season/c-333236178

- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/

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Season 1, Episode 41.

In this episode, we talk about:

Hyun-jin Ryu is not having the best start (0:00), Auston Matthews is injured (5:02), Leafs player accomplishments this season (12:08), discussing playoff matchups (22:40), goal differentials in the league (38:38), Question of the Day: Carey Price Hall of Fame? (44:39), Simon's new jersey + game predictions (55:20).



Recorded: Apr 19, 2022

Aired: Apr 30, 2022

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References:

- Auston Matthews injured: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/auston-matthews-frederik-anderson-nhl-injury-roundup-1.6423377

- Frederik Andersen injured: https://www.nhl.com/news/hurricanes-goalie-frederik-andersen-injury-update/c-333152330

- The Leafs have a +31 all-time goal differential: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2022/4/19/23031612/daily-nhl-news-toronto-maple-leafs-no-longer-a-loser-franchise

- Carey Price returns: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolschram/2022/04/19/carey-price-is-back-with-the-montreal-canadiens-whats-next/?sh=6413e1351bbd

- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/

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Season 1, Episode 40.

In this episode, we talk about:

Coming soon - our first guest! (0:00), discussing Matthew Knies and Kyle Dubas (2:56), Evgeni Malkin suspended for 4 games (16:41), Drew Doughty and the LA Kings (27:12), discussing the Edmonton Oilers and the Kane/Hartman situation (33:16), censorship in the NHL (36:50), reviewing Encanto, Batman, Dune and Marvel movies/TV shows (44:23).



Recorded: Apr 14, 2022

Aired: Apr 23, 2022

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References:

- Matthew Knies to meet with Kyle Dubas: https://www.tsn.ca/toronto-maple-leafs-prospect-matthew-knies-kyle-dubas-meet-wednesday-1.1784416

- Evgeni Malkin suspended 4 games: https://www.nhl.com/news/penguins-evgeni-malkin-gets-four-game-suspension/c-332888926

- Drew Doughty out for the season: https://www.nhltraderumor.com/nhl-injury-drew-doughty-out-for-the-season/

- Evander Kane/Ryan Hartman fued: https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/evander-kanes-ex-wife-anna-kane-helps-pay-ryan-hartmans-fine-for-giving-him-middle-finger/

- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/

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Season 1, Episode 39.

In this episode, we talk about:

Alek Manoah and the Blue Jays are the real deal (0:00), Auston Matthews will be the best Toronto Maple Leaf of all time (01:38), Simon's thinking about buying a new jersey (9:00), dissecting the disappointing 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres (12:35), dissecting the disappointing 2021-22 Ottawa Senators (29:56), Owen Power will be a force to behold (47:46), Questions of the Day: Blue Jays vs. Yankees prediction, Nets vs. Cavaliers prediction (54:13).



Recorded: Apr 12, 2022

Aired: Apr 18, 2022

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References:

- Best goal scorers in NHL history: https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/records/nhl-players-all-time-goals-per-game-leaders.html

- NHL article on the Buffalo Sabres' season: https://www.nhl.com/news/buffalo-sabres-miss-playoffs-for-nhl-record-11th-straight-season/c-332716974

- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/

- NHL article on the Ottawa Senators' season: https://www.nhl.com/news/ottawa-stanley-cup-playoffs-drought-team-record/c-332716414

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Season 1, Episode 38.

In this episode, we talk about:

Discussing Auston Matthews and the rest of the Leafs lineup (0:00), breaking down the San Jose sharks after Doug Wilson's departure (23:40), teams that made and missed the playoffs this season (50:12).



Recorded: Apr 7, 2022

Aired: Apr 11, 2022

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References:

- Auston Matthews' goals against each team: https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/auston-matthews-stats-against-each-team-career

- CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride): https://www.capfriendly.com/

- Doug Wilson steps down as Sharks GM: https://www.nhl.com/news/doug-wilson-steps-down-as-san-jose-gm/c-332731486

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